Building Generational Wealth Through Multifamily Investing - Carlos Salguero

In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with Carlos Salguero, President and Founder of CS3 Investments, to break down why multifamily real estate isn't just "real estate"—it's an income-producing business.   Carlos shares his journey from growing up in Ecuador working in his family's print shop to building and exiting multiple businesses, and ultimately scaling into commercial multifamily—now totaling 1,900+ doors. Together, Matt and Carlos connect the dots between buying businesses and buying properties, including how experienced operators find opportunities in deals that developers often leave on the table.   They also walk through the mindset shift many entrepreneurs face after realizing that owning rentals can turn into the "triple T's" (tenants, toilets, and termites)… and how syndications can provide a more truly passive route for business owners looking to diversify beyond their primary company.       Timestamps:      00:16 – Introducing Carlos Salguero: From Ecuador to 1,900+ Multifamily Doors   02:42 – Why Multifamily Is Just Another Income-Producing Business   05:26 – From Duplexes to Class A Trophy Assets   06:36 – $150M Acquired in 15 Months: Scale & Strategy   09:03 – The "Triple T's" (Tenants, Toilets & Termites) vs. True Passive Investing   12:14 – Why Carlos Invests His Own Capital First   15:37 – Ownership Mentality & Aligning the Team   16:56 – Early Lessons: Working for Free to Build Equity in Relationships   23:03 – Finding the McKenzie Deal (251 Units, Class A)   25:30 – Why the Deal Fell Out of Contract (Twice)   27:30 – Hidden Value: Monetizing Amenities & Missed Income Streams   31:15 – Buying Multifamily Like a Business (NOI = EBITDA)   32:59 – Conservative Debt & Avoiding Lender "Re-Trades"   35:05 – Inside a $72M Acquisition Structure   37:30 – Operational Upside & Rent Growth Strategy   40:21 – Gratitude, Faith & Parental Influence   45:05 – Final Takeaways: Never Forget Who Helped You Get There         Connect with Matt & Amped Success   Website: https://www.ampedsuccess.com   General Inquiries: [email protected]     Follow Matt & Amped Success:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ampedsuccess   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amped-success   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmpedSuccess           Connect with Carlos Salguero   Website: https://www.cs3investments.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cssalguero/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcarlosinfinite/         Want to Be a Guest or Sponsor the Show?   If you have a deal you'd like to break down on the podcast, a business story worth sharing, or are interested in sponsoring an episode of What's Your Deal?, we'd love to connect.   Reach out directly at: [email protected]           Subscribe & Review   Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.   If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review — it helps more entrepreneurs and investors discover the show.